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Groups Sue EPA Over Florida Water Quality, Manatee Deaths

Groups Sue EPA Over Florida Water Quality, Manatee Deaths

Three conservation groups have filed a second federal lawsuit involving poor water quality in Florida that is blamed for “catastrophic mortality” [...]
“He’s Just Looking For Money” Moving Company Disputes Former Employee’s Lawsuit

“He’s Just Looking For Money” Moving Company Disputes Former Employee’s Lawsuit

TAMPA, Fla. – On May 6, Eric Aldinger, a former employee of a 30-year-old moving company, 3 Guys Moving, filed suit in the Hillsborough County c [...]
Florida Education Fight Could Take Months To Play Out

Florida Education Fight Could Take Months To Play Out

A legal battle over a new state law that restricts teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms could continue wel [...]
State Seeks To Shield Florida Gov. DeSantis From Redistricting Case

State Seeks To Shield Florida Gov. DeSantis From Redistricting Case

Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee objected Monday to the possibility of Gov. Ron DeSantis being added as a defendant in a federal lawsu [...]
State Fires Back In Florida Redistricting Lawsuit

State Fires Back In Florida Redistricting Lawsuit

Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee fired back Monday at an attempt to block a new congressional redistricting plan, saying plaintiffs in [...]
Battle Over Florida Insurance Law Settled

Battle Over Florida Insurance Law Settled

As the Florida Supreme Court continued to weigh the issues, the state and a group of insurance companies have settled a long-running battle about [...]
Social Media Death Threats To Child Result In Search Warrant

Social Media Death Threats To Child Result In Search Warrant

TAMPA, FL. – In April, a Hillsborough County judge granted a search warrant to collect digital forensic evidence in a case involving social media [...]
Walgreens To Pay $683 Million In Florida Opioids Lawsuit

Walgreens To Pay $683 Million In Florida Opioids Lawsuit

Nearly a month into a jury trial over the opioid epidemic, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday announced the state had reached a $6 [...]
Florida Court Rules Against Businesses On COVID-19 Coverage

Florida Court Rules Against Businesses On COVID-19 Coverage

A federal appeals court Thursday rejected arguments by Florida restaurants and a furniture retailer that insurance policies should have covered l [...]
Judge Denies Biden Admin’s Request To Toss Florida Illegal Immigration Lawsuit

Judge Denies Biden Admin’s Request To Toss Florida Illegal Immigration Lawsuit

A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request by the Biden administration to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida over the release of undocumented [...]
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